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The latest industry news, expert tips, and best-practice recommendations for IT Asset Disposition.

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ITAD

Dispose of IT Assets This Spring with HOBI’s ITAD Solutions

Partnering with an ITAD provider like HOBI eliminates the hassle of figuring out what to do with old equipment onsite disposition solutions like data erasure, reverse logistics, and data center decommissioning.

Katelyn Harrison March 25, 2024

ITAD

Navigating ITAD and Regulatory Compliance Challenges

Navigating regulatory landscapes and compliance challenges is a key factor in maintaining a smooth disposition process. Recent changes in industry standards make compliance a little more difficult to achieve.

Katelyn Harrison March 21, 2024

vITAD

HOBI’s vITAD Services Redefining IT Asset Disposition

As technology has evolved, so have disposition methods. IT asset disposition has revolved around core services like logistics, data sanitization, certification, and onsite services. However, clients’ needs have become more sophisticated, leading to the expansion of ITAD, which includes value-added ITAD services that redefine asset disposition.

Katelyn Harrison March 20, 2024

IT Asset Disposition

Turning ITAD Into A Competitive Advantage With HOBI

In the swiftly advancing realm of technology, businesses challenge their IT asset managers to maintain a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure while

Michael Blankenship March 19, 2024

Environmental Services

The Environmental and Social Impact of HOBI’s ITAD Solutions

IT asset disposition providers like HOBI significantly impact the environmental and social repercussions of improper hazardous waste disposition with responsible disposition solutions for e-waste.

Katelyn Harrison March 19, 2024

Mobile Asset Management

Mastering Unique Challenges of Mobile Device Processing

It is essential to understand the unique nature of mobile device processing in the ITAD space to find an ITAD vendor that best suits your business’s needs.

Katelyn Harrison March 18, 2024

Data Erasure

Data Erasure with HOBI’s Data Erasure Tool: HOBI Shield

A common misconception is that data is removed from a device once reset; however, data remains on IT assets until properly erased, which means irresponsible IT asset management can lead to data breaches even after asset retirement.

Katelyn Harrison March 14, 2024

IT Asset Management

Tips to Protect Your IT Assets From Electrical Damage

Storms often occur during seasonal changes, which can lead to power surges that damage IT assets. Most of the business world has gone digital within the last decade, and knowing how to protect assets from electrical damage can help prevent data loss and damage to data centers.

Katelyn Harrison March 13, 2024

Data Center Services

Partner with an ITAD Provider for Data Center Services

ITAD providers are a one-stop shop for all data center needs, including data erasure and security, decommissioning, relocation, asset management and remarketing, and customized solutions.

Katelyn Harrison March 12, 2024

IT Asset Management

Plan for ITAD to Maximize ROI of Your Off-Lease IT Assets

Increased prices, device turnaround rates, and pressure to keep up with software updates and device upgrades have led companies to seek out alternative methods of IT asset management.

Katelyn Harrison March 11, 2024

Enterprise Asset Services

Reap the Rewards of Partnering With a WBE-Certified Company

By supporting and partnering with women-owned businesses, we are not only assisting with gender equality but also investing in economic empowerment.

Mahlet Dozier March 7, 2024

Mobile Asset Management

Maximize Value with Enterprise Mobile Lifecycle Management

Value-added ITAD services such as repair, remarketing, data erasure, and donations programs help increase asset value and provide a second lifecycle for used devices.

Katelyn Harrison March 6, 2024

Data Security

ITAD Providers Ensure Data Security Throughout Disposition

Having a disposition process saves an enterprise time and money, helps achieve sustainability goals, and protects enterprise data with data security ITAD services.

Katelyn Harrison March 5, 2024

Value-Added ITAD service

Prioritizing ITAD Pivotal For Leasing IT Assets

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leasing IT equipment is common for companies looking to maintain cutting-edge technology without the hefty upfront costs associated with purchasing. However, at the onset of a lease, many businesses need to consider the critical importance of having an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) plan or strategy.

Katelyn Harrison March 4, 2024

vITAD

vITAD Represents The Progression of IT Asset Disposition

The ITAD industry is evolving to include a new list of criteria and expectations to meet these needs. HOBI president and co-founder Craig Boswell discussed these additions at the 2022 E-Scrap Conference, referring to the new criteria as value-added IT asset disposition services, or vITAD.

Katelyn Harrison February 29, 2024